• What is the Difference between a General OEDPN Member and an RDL?

• What are the Expectations of Ohio Education Data Professional Network Members?

• What are the Benefits of Membership?

• Are There Regular Meetings for Members?
• How Can I Update my Membership Status and Contact Information?

• Are Trainings Open to All Members?
• How Does a Member Earn the Academic Growth Credential?

Network members include all individuals committed to the mission and vision of the network. Two types of membership exist within the network:

1. General Network Members: General network members include individuals who are committed to building knowledge, sharing resources, and connecting with other data professionals to help support the vision of the network. General network members may have credentials and support their own organization, but they do not provide any regional supports.
2. Regional Data Leads: Regional Data Leads (RDLs) are network members who work at the regional level. They provide professional development, technical assistance, and coaching support to educators to strengthen professional practice and improve learning for all students. There are three criteria to be considered an RDL.
   • Be Credentialed: By completing one or more targeted trainings and passing the assessments, RDLs demonstrate they hold the skills and knowledge to meet the data use needs of districts.See the RDL page for information about credentials.
   • Provide Regional Supports: Although any individual can be credentialed, RDLs are intentional in providing regional supports to buildings and districts in their credentialed area(s).
   • Employed by an ESC or SST: Regional Data Leads must be employed by an ESC or SST. Ohio’s goal is for every district and school to have affordable access to high-quality support for utilizing data to identify educational problems and and monitor credible solutions. RDLs support this goal by providing regional supports through their employment with an ESC and/or SST.
   • SST organizations will have at least two consultants with the following credentials: Data to Serve Exceptional Children, Early Warning System, Progress Toward Graduation, Understanding and Using Attendance Data for Improvement, and Gauging Student Readiness.

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Expectations of General Network Members

OEDP Network members share a common vision for all Ohio educators to use data in meaningful ways to improve outcomes for students. Participating in monthly virtual meet-ups, sharing resources, collaborating with network peers, asking difficult questions, listening carefully, and engaging in problems of practice are just some of the ways that members can help advance the network’s mission and vision.

Expectations of Regional Data Leads (RDL)

• Attend virtual and/or face to face RDL network meetings
• Have knowledge of data, terminology, supporting resources and training materials necessary to support the meaningful use of data in schools
• Participate in networking among RDLs and DEW
• Commit to regional/statewide collaboration efforts to meet the professional development needs of districts
• Maintain an understanding of state policies and initiatives that impact data use in schools

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All members receive regular email updates from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Office of Accountability, open-access to professional development opportunities, access to field experts, an avenue for increased collaboration among dedicated individuals, and a centralized place for communication.

Although all network members have access to training and professional development opportunities, if enrollment is limited, priority registration will be given to Regional Data Leads or those employed at an ESC or SST seeking to become a Regional Data Lead.

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The OEDP Network has virtual monthly meetings the first Tuesday and third Friday of every month from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. on Microsoft Teams. There is no meeting in July. To see current topics, presentation files, and recordings, refer to Ohio Education Data Professionals Network.

2025 Meeting Dates

• August 5, 2025
• August 15, 2025
• September 2, 2025
• September 19, 2025
• October 7, 2025
• October, 17, 2025
• November 4, 2025
• November 21, 2025
• December 2, 2025
• December 19, 2025

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Members attend EVAAS University to earn the Academic Growth credential. This training is offered annually in the fall. For RDL's, completion of any credential will meet the requirement. The Academic Growth Credential does not need to be obtained first. If you have specific questions about this training, contact DataNetwork@eduation.ohio.gov.

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